US Bridges

Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 1.8M SW of LA 15 · Structure no. 581531320913371

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal is a concrete slab carrying Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2019. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Road (south)
CrossesVidalia Canal
Location1.8M SW of LA 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyConcordia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.53434, -91.56153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1999)
Projected traffic165 by 2019
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Road (south) over Vidalia Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.